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Guesstimate

To estimate. To aproximate the total or amount of a value or object.

Derives and is primarily used by persons with below average IQ in place of the actual word "estimate".
I guesstimate my intellegence to be that of a primate.
by Prof. Jonathan D. Kimball January 21, 2005
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Guestimating

Best guess, using formulated approach to vaguely reference any particular set of information.
"From the location and smell of urine from the street, I’m guestimating this housewarming is more like a squat party at a crack house."

"I'm guestimating we'll be ready around 6 o'clock."
by Wes Ferguson July 26, 2005
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Gastimate

A: Hey I bought a new SUV
B: Wow, considering today's gas price, thats a brave purchase

A: Ya, but my buddy drives one of those, his gastimate is 50 km/h.
by LanScript September 25, 2009
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yestimate

Used to take the place of the word 'guesstimate'. Often used in a pinch to determine an accurate number when without means of calculating the result properly. As a result, the end number is always correct.
John- "Don't just pour the milk in, the directions say we need two cups!"

Bob- "It's cool, I yestimated."
by lane0226 May 9, 2010
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Gastipated

It’s when you have gas but it won’t come out
I have to fart but I can’t, I think I’m gastipated
by Bfl.313 August 9, 2018
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Conservative Estimate

A completely implausible figure made up by a conservative and stated as fact.
Conservative Estimates:

The President's 10-day trip to India will cost $200,000,000/day.

The probability of a cell forming by chance is 10^-58, and any event with a probability of less than 10^-40 is impossible.
by Whitey314 April 20, 2011
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guestimate

To guestimate is when you have no idea about something, but you don't want to sound like an idiot.
Its a careful combination of guessing what the topic is about and then estimating the correct answer.
Also another thing you could add to this is a statistic, as it makes your answer sound more valid and believable!
Paul: so what do you think of the whole el nino phenomenon?
You: in your head, what the FU*K? Thanks paul!
Now you guestimate

Step one guess... Ok so it sounds kinda mexican, doesn't nino mean grandchild? Ok so its something to do with mexicans, sounds like a dance...
Step two estimate an appropriate answer...every one likes dancing and mexicans make good food so I'm gonna like it.
Make up a statistic... 89% of americans think its a positive movement.
Helpful tip: you could always be wrong so answer briefly and not to in depth!
You: well I feel its a positive movement that's changing the world in a dramatic way, 89% of americans see it in a favorable light!
In your head- BOOM how u like me now paul!
by boomyoulikethat November 14, 2011
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